NFL Archives

Lawyer appeals NFL no-call ruling after Catholic abuse case citation

Associated Press, Church in the US
Sep 27, 2019

After the dismissal of the “Nola No-call” lawsuit against the NFL was cited by attorneys for the Catholic Church in a sex abuse case, a New Orleans Saints fan said he has changed his mind and is not dropping his lawsuit after all.

Dismissed NFL suit cited in sexual abuse suit against Church

Associated Press, Church in the US
Sep 14, 2019

A Louisiana court’s recent dismissal of a lawsuit against the NFL over officiating at a January playoff game is now being cited by attorneys for the Catholic Church as they fight civil lawsuits over alleged sex abuse by clergy.

Summer camp combined football drills, scrimmages with Mass, adoration

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Aug 31, 2019

Former pro-football player works with local church to bring the Church to young players.

Scalia, Staubach among seven to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 19, 2018

Late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and former NFL quarterback Roger Staubach, both devout Catholics, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in a White House ceremony.

Celebrating Mass for Eagles, Patriots a joy for East Coast priests

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jan 29, 2018

Catholic coaches and players of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles have clear game plans for making Sunday Mass in the midst of prepping for big games each week.

Toledo diocese says students may be disciplined for protests

Associated Press, Church in the US
Oct 1, 2017

The Diocese of Toledo has joined the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York in warning its students that they will face disciplinary action if they take part in protests during the national anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance. Both dioceses have longstanding rules about standing during the anthem.